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Council discusses evidence needs and whether 61-day window is sufficient
Summary
Council members debated the sufficiency of the 61-day emergency window, suggested forming a small commission to compile evidence on data-center impacts, and discussed options to renew the moratorium if needed.
Council members expressed support for the moratorium but also discussed challenges of meeting the 61-day timeline and assembling evidence to support a permanent ban.
One councilor proposed creating a small bipartisan commission to gather facts and "get our ducks lined up" so the council would have the evidence should a legal challenge arise. Another member cautioned that the town needs factual support for claims in the ordinance (for example, about air pollution) and suggested planning- and legal-focused follow-up work.
Attorney (Speaker 6) told the council that the legislative emergency determination receives deference in court, which would help, and reminded members they could schedule another emergency meeting to renew the ordinance if necessary.
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